Multiple Plots with the Cowplot Package

Introduction to the cowplot package

Presenting information through multiple plots in a data visualization can provide a comprehensive and holistic view of complex data. Using multiple plots can help us quickly identify outliers and assist in an adequate representation of the underlying information.

In this context, let’s explore a powerful package called cowplot, which allows us to combine multiple ggplot2 plots into a single plot.

The cowplot package is a popular add-on package for ggplot2. It allows for easy alignment and spacing of multiple plots. Furthermore, it provides various options for customizing the appearance of the combined plot.

When compared to the patchwork package, managing the plot spacing and alignment becomes easier in the cowplot package, especially when working with different aspect ratios. More information about the cowplot package can be found here.

First, let’s load the cowplot package using the following command: